Rock Identification Made Easy

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I know this isn't the most scientific way to identify a rock, but it gets the job done in most instances, and it's what I have been doing with great success for some time now.
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Mohs' Hardness Test Kit
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A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals
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Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon
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Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Origin
2:15 - Magnetic
2:40 - Metallic
3:08 - Hardness
8:00 - Books
10:53 - Gravity
13:56 - Luster
14:34 - Color
16:10 - Grain
17:20 - Recap

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@CurrentlyRockhounding 11 ай бұрын

Did you enjoy this video and find it to be informative? You can help ensure that more videos just like this get made by supporting the project on Patreon. www.patreon.com/currentlyrockhounding

@savagesquirrel9828 4 жыл бұрын

You are a born teacher. You understand what people might be puzzled by without being condescending. Thank you.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@CacklingChick Жыл бұрын

Agreed and he's "keepin' it real"!!

@jimmymcgill2557 Жыл бұрын

@@CurrentlyRockhoundinggreat video will definately sub and check out your channel 👍🏻 i thought from the beginning either chert or yellow/brown jasper depending on 'WHO 'you ask lol it's a big debate but i say jasper because chert tends to have a less waxy and more 'dull rock' type of luster but both take on the same sort of finish when fully polished or tumbled!

@kell9743 3 ай бұрын

You rock, dude... crystal clear instructions and solid format to follow. I won't take your wisdom for granite

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 ай бұрын

I'm happy to help.

@lukebrown8701 Жыл бұрын

I been studying and collecting rocks and minerals for over 35 years. The Peterson field guide series is one of the best. You just have to know how to use the key. But for general purposes the books you showed are good You did a great job explaing.

@diamondintherough6276 3 жыл бұрын

fracture and crystal shape helps a ton too. I hunt for crystals, minerals gemstones etc.. and as you probably already know color is probably the least useful thing to idenitfy something because soooo many rocks and minerals share same coloring so what helps me is looking at the fracture and crystal habit. like clear flourite and clear quartz can look identical but when u look at the crystal shapes flourite is triangular and quartz is 6 sided like the shape of a pencil. hope that made sense. the streak helps a ton too. hematite comes in all types of colors but the streak will always be red. great video! im not writing this to say your way isnt right just adding a couple things that help me.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

I know this might be a long video but I think it will help a lot of people. A topic often talked about (especially in facebook groups) is rock and mineral identification. Most of what I see is people asking for a rock to be identified, and people throwing out guesses with no thought or consideration put into the process of actually identifying something. This is how I do it. If you have any advice on how I could improve my rock identification process I would love to hear it.

@rawdawgpendants5490 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks i enjoy your videos.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you like them. Thanks for watching!

@paigelee6321 4 жыл бұрын

Currently Rockhounding awesome thank you 😊❤️✌🏻💙

@sandygarcia6684 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@krazyinktattoossm 3 жыл бұрын

@currently rockhounding Minsocam.org mineral identification key is an amazing resource. It goes through a series of steps/questions that end with possibilities based on your answers. Step/question 1: is it metallic or submetalic? If you answer yes it takes you to the next question; will it leave a mark on a piece of paper (hardness off less than 2.5)? If your answer to question 1 is no it asks about streak. And so on. Most are yes or no questions though there are a couple that aren’t. Anyway, it’s super helpful, thought I’d share. Be safe, have fun, and don’t lick rocks!(my motto lol)

@metaglypto 11 күн бұрын

I am a slow learner. It took watching 4 or 5 of your videos, before I learned I should subscribe. Great info btw.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 9 күн бұрын

Welcome!

@WorldofRockhounds 4 жыл бұрын

Another way to test if its magnetic (or at least attracted to a magnet) is to get a container of water and a sturdy piece of styrofoam. Place the rock on the styrofoam with the styrofoam on the water and place the magnet just on the side of the rock but don't touch it. If there is anything that would be attracted to a magnet in the minerals make-up, the stone should move towards the magnet. With it being on styrofoam in water, there is virtually no resistance. Also...you do great in your videos. You speak way better than I do! Haha

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Okay, I'm going to try that for the fun of it! I have a little practice at this point talking to a camera.

@elainehill6504 2 жыл бұрын

That would be a fun project for kids who are interested in learning about rocks.

@TheRogueRockhound 3 жыл бұрын

I thought for the longest time that Mohs measure of hardness was repetitive wording because I was under the impression that MoH stood for Measure of Hardness; Come to find out, the creator of the qualitive scale was a dood named Carl Mohs which is an awesome coincidence.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

It is a fun fact for sure. I also think its kind of neat to think about a time not that long ago when we didn't have a universally accepted standard for minerals hardness.

@BogWraith1 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos that I've seen in the brief time since I found your channel are never too long. I can watch and listen to you for a long while, then I hit the books I have to continue the learning process you have started us on. Thank you for your time and sharing your experiences & knowledge!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy you like the videos.

@bryanwadebarney 2 жыл бұрын

Nice instructional video. I live in the Flint hills of Kansas and I see a lot of material that looks similar to your specimen. I find identifying flint, chert and jasper to be somewhat tricky just by looking at it. You did an excellent job of identifying the nuances.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@diedragoddard3309 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. Not to much talk about nonrelevant stuff. Very imformative. Thank You

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@francoiselandriault8164 9 ай бұрын

Wow! I learned so much in your video. I'm never going to look at rocks the same way. What I like the most is that if I want to identify one, I have the method to find out. Thank you.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@deborahellenberger7153 2 жыл бұрын

This was great. I wondered if it was chert, but glad to see it was narrowed down to Jasper. It tells me that you cannot go by your eye alone. Love your channel. Cannot see why anyone would criticize your calculator usage. Every one seems different to me!! Waiting patiently for your next video. 💎👍

@kennethchristie5167 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Jared! Loved it! My favorite part was the specific gravity.👍 💯 💥

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@roseannarabia6461 3 жыл бұрын

As always, great video! I really appreciate the section about the specific gravity.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@zaugitude 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Great and realistic for all, step-by-step instructions. I had a grasp of the basic concept of specific gravity, but now know how to find it with simple tools - Thanks!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it useful.

@Kittypaws90 3 ай бұрын

youre right. details in the eye of the beholder. i was gonna say its orange, you said its brown lol

@gallopingkitty 3 жыл бұрын

OUtstanding video .. thank you for putting it together .. sheds light on identification in ways I had never thought of .. makes it much less complicated .. I really enjoyed it !

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video.

@srf2112 2 жыл бұрын

Your articulation is perfectly imperfect. Your enthusiasm comes out and that's why we're all here.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@arleneneo6709 Жыл бұрын

How mach

@AmyKSpreadborough Жыл бұрын

Really helpful. Thanks for the detailed explanation!

@EDLaw-wo5it 4 жыл бұрын

Good info for sure. I called it right for a change. I am glad you showed the specific gravity test. I had forgotten how that was done. Nice vid Jared and as usual havagudun my friend.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@TOEC 3 жыл бұрын

Great down to earth and straight forward video. This is the kind of thing that is great for people just starting out that aren't looking to jump right into full-on scientific research. Yeah, it's probably Jasper. Yeah, it may not be, but sometimes 'close enough' is all you need. Great explanation and demonstration on specific gravity also.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, there surely is a time and place for scientific research but for most people I think they just want to know what is the rock they found and if you can't get an exact ID on it lets get close enough.

@eagle197034 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. That kit is a must have. You a knack for teaching.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

It's really helpful to have for sure. Thank you.

@Mike-br8vb 6 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful video! Thanks Jared!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

@abbyvaile5089 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was chert and you hit home with how it is easy to confuse specimens if you don’t check your many factors. Thanks!!!

@betojdesigns 4 жыл бұрын

That was fabulous. A great, scientific and factual way to identify rocks. Loved it, and learned a few new things. Thanks 😊

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RocknOverlanding 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 that’s is the best , most informative rock video!! I have been so overwhelmed looking this up. I have the other Smithsonian Rock & Gem book I take on every trip. But I’m going to get that one now too. Great video!!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

I recall being really frustrated by the process when we first started. There wasn't a really clear and easy way for me to ID I thought.

@cindyheimdahl227 4 жыл бұрын

You made that look so easy! I really enjoy your vids!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like the videos! Ill keep them coming.

@RockHoundingAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro. I will share this a lot in most of the FB groups I’m always scrolling through on trying to help people identify. I haven’t found any video either that really explains this. I use all those techniques except the gravity test. But will add it on. As well I have been meaning to check and see is a mohs hardness kit existed hut always forgot to check. So I will definitely be buying one. I was thinking that was Chert as well lol

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate the shares. It's more about the process then the rock in the video you know. There's other mohs hardness kits out there without the plastic case and they are slightly cheaper.

@tarapaul8212 3 жыл бұрын

This is the video I have been looking for. Thank you

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it, I have a fun website full of things like this you might enjoy.

@MarlainaAtkins 4 жыл бұрын

Jared...you nailed this. Can't think of a single thing to add... Other than I'm so jealous of your scratch test kit... I've been wanting one. Cheers to a great informative video🐾

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

@charlenecastaldo3602 3 жыл бұрын

Learned a lot here as a very beginner. Thank you, Jared!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

That feels good to hear, I'm glad you liked it.

@judybailey6797 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I am glad I tuned in. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@mommyandmerock2622 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea there were kits to test the hardness of each stone, I thought I would have to just figure it out, I know I must sound stupid, I just wanted to thank you for helping me find the tools I need to help me identify and sort my collection, it will help so much when I start tumbling so I don’t put soft stuff in with harder material Thanks again 👍🏻

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found this video to be helpful. I think you will find it really useful when you start to tumble, far too often the mistake people make is mixing hardness.

@desertlilly 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your video because it was fast and to the point. You speak fast and get it done. Thank you

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@garycoleman3200 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate this video, lots of info and not just the guessing.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. This process will apply to the vast majority of what you find.

@aliceyang9096 3 жыл бұрын

you are so entertaining, thank YOU for making this video, truly made my Friday night!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BonnieLegion 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for doing this video, been looking to learn how to identify stuff as im hounding around

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@carolhowie3404 10 ай бұрын

I must say i really enjoy your teachings. Thank you

@CurrentlyRockhounding 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@mainemountainman3743 9 сағат бұрын

Thanks, just starting out, this was very helpful.

@stevenjewell460 Жыл бұрын

Planning my first rockhounding trip in Georgia. Thank you so much!

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@JohnTheHam 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video! Should have watched this before asking a bunch of questions.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

It's all good, I'll chat about rocks all day if you let me.

@sarejen6868 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video with Excellent information, and resources shown. Thank you for sharing!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@ibrahimfarrag9941 21 күн бұрын

Great explanation... Thanks

@Lovetamki Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing ❤

@glennwmurphy1 2 жыл бұрын

REALLY EXCELLENT. HELPED ME A GREAT DEAL. WELL DONE, SIR.

@carlabarron7898 2 жыл бұрын

This really helps me a lot! Awesome video.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@CC-vw1cs Жыл бұрын

Great way to assess a not so obvious rock !

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@sandmaker 3 жыл бұрын

Cool beans. The testing was perfect. Well done. Not many places on you tube for identification. Be safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@alisoneden Жыл бұрын

Thanks you. I learned from your video. You are a Gem among rocks. 👏

@Muppet92954 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, great job explaining. The specific gravity brought me back, haven't done that since nursing school 🙃.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

@MACorrupt 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for this!! You’re putting out some really nice content 😎💜🙏🏾

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I'm glad you like it!

@pratyushkumardash4410 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.. Every teacher should teach like this, but everyone just goes through the books, they don't talk about how important this practical knowledge is.. Hats off to your presentation.. You deserve more ..

@pratyushkumardash4410 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me the name of those books please??

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I try to make this material easy to digest. Throwing a like or a comment on the video helps youtube recognize that it's a good video so your comments here help!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals, Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon, and Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals. Also you can find links to them in the description box on the video.

@pratyushkumardash4410 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kindness 😊😊

@rawkinj6609 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Really appreciate your no frills way of teaching real accurate information for us numbnuts man! Can't wait for the snow to melt so i can go rock hunting again! Cheers from Montreal Canada!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I like videos that get to the meat of the subject so I try to make stuff like that. It feels like spring here where I live but you still have some time to go.

@dmartini429 3 жыл бұрын

I live in northeast Oregon, in the blue mountains where the rocks are fabulous. I have a few specimens that you just taught me are probably jasper. Thanks!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

You do have a bunch of Jasper down there. I love NE Oregon.

@rokonsha Жыл бұрын

That was so cool! Thank you!

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@TinaHyde 4 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful! Thank you!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it to be helpful.

@josephhager1933 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best rock video ever thank you for this.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You should also check out my website if you like this.

@brandihopson1626 7 ай бұрын

I speed all videos up all bit. Your a great teacher. I wish other people would break it down like you. I love rocks but idk what they are half the time so I put them with look alikes but after a pile I see the differences and it's sort of drives me crazy

@CurrentlyRockhounding 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you have found them helpful!

@shawnnorrell1686 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@GeologyDude 11 ай бұрын

Good video! I’m no expert in identifying jasper-except by using the general characteristics as a guide. I would guess it is harder and more glassy than chert (but you probably more knowledgeable than me regarding that). I find chert to be more like a slightly muddy quartz. It starts as a siliceous ooze-and you may be able to see radiolarians in it with a hand lens. But the ooze part includes some muds-and is why it tends to have a dull color-similar to a piece of thick plastic or bone. It also has vague conchoidal fractures (b/c of quartz dominant but not pure quartz), but scratches glass with more difficulty than pure quartz (b/c of partly mud composition).

@aprilkurtz1589 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this!!

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

@dawnmorales1553 9 ай бұрын

Omg I started trying to learn how to identify rocks by watching science mom..I got so bored and looked for another video. Then I found yours. I must say I enjoyed it tremendously you were very entertaining..lol and comical even though I don't think you were trying to be. This was great. I am now a a follower

@CurrentlyRockhounding 9 ай бұрын

I believe I have seen her video on the subject and she does approach the subject in a very amateur way. I'm glad you found this video to be helpful!

@Enlight42 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done, thank you

@mcmenace4847 2 жыл бұрын

A must watch, thankyou!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it!

@hockeyrace 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous 🎥. Thanks for the information. I’m deep diving into identification. Reading and watching everything I can to better educate myself. Thanks for the 🎥. Stay Crystal 💫

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

It's a really interesting topic to get into.

@onerom_evad 3 ай бұрын

Dude, love your vids. Me and my lady are getting into this rockhounding stuff / lapidary, so your knowledge on this is super helpful, keep up the good work and content! High five, From ontario,,, , , CA not Canada. 😅.. btw eye am knot a bot!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@1erinjames 11 ай бұрын

Extremely helpful !!!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@cvx2dog549 4 жыл бұрын

Nice educational presentation, thanks!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome.

@randycaldwell9346 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You I'm trying to learn about rocks I've been carrying them home for over 50 years but I can't tell one from another I go by their Cool Factor! I would really like to be able to tell them apart but it seems to me it depends on who is identifying them there's no set rules for so many things I don't think I will ever learn to identify all of my rocks I guess I will have to be happy with the Cool Factor I know I am right about them then. All joking aside I do want to learn what ever I can about rocks and I want to thank you again for teaching everyone you can keep up the good work!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I think bring home things you like is great! I do think it's important to point out that the hobby of rock and mineral identification is really its own thing that is separate from rockhounding in many ways. It really doesn't depend on who is going through the steps of identifying the rock in question so long as they are follow the same steps of identification. I have ton of videos on the channel that are quite educational that I think you will like.

@ceeclearly6840 2 жыл бұрын

thanks...this was helpful.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@cherylthomas6132 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you .. was interesting and really learned some new things

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@cherylthomas6132 4 жыл бұрын

Currently Rockhounding I look forward to your videos 👍😊

@evastapaard2462 2 жыл бұрын

this was awsome! thanks a lot!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@kslinaz5668 Жыл бұрын

Great info. Thx. 😊

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@danababcock2766 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Of course! I hope you found it to be helpful.

@ninasuculentasymas 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. First time. Just subscribed.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@omanafire 2 жыл бұрын

Good material here. Well earned sub.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I try to put together solid content.

@natodimaggio197 10 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to make an excel sheet, with all the characteristics listed in the video. by filling in the answer boxes of the excel, a summary identification should be obtained

@CurrentlyRockhounding 10 ай бұрын

Something like that kind of exsists now. It's on Mindat and it's called the Advanced Mineral Search.

@anhthohuynh7149 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@heihat1224 3 жыл бұрын

Hey...that was awesome..an i watched the whole thing..lol..this was very educational for me..thanks

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed and thank you for watching.

@aydamercado6798 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video!! You read our minds!!! Thank you for teach us o many things !!! Are you a professor?? If not , you no need a tittle, you are natural!!!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you found the video to be useful. I am not a professor, but I do enjoy rocks.

@tenaedmonson1213 2 жыл бұрын

Helped a lott!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@nobodyisprfct Жыл бұрын

I really like this video. I am currently taking a small break. sending you some images and locations of finds. It would be nice if those categories were on the side of the waterproof paper 1. origin, 2. magnetic, 3. hardness, 4. metalic, 5. specific gravity (really enjoyed this helpful how to) 5. luster, 6. color, 7. grain shape what magnification would be best for a field lupe?

@donnaproto999 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this helps me so much 💖

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@donnaproto999 2 жыл бұрын

@@CurrentlyRockhounding I Love rocks and had acumulated 4 large bins of tgem some were given and some collected had no idea how to for sure find out what they were til your video . I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP AGSIN THANK YOI DO VERY MUCH

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

@@donnaproto999 Sounds like you really have your work cut out for you but the process of rock identification is fun.

@philburdine2484 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much.

@joniangelsrreal6262 2 жыл бұрын

🧐 loving my rock School … Master Professor … thanks “More awesomerrrr”… perfect description….😂

@ibcnu2987 3 жыл бұрын

Without seeing a cross cut view of the banding/grain, I'm gonna guess the more specific SE OR locations of Owyhee or McDermitt Picture Jasper. Got any other picture jasper rough for sale?

@raoulduke1815 2 жыл бұрын

To test for a rock being ferrous you should use a magnet on a string, because i found sometimes they are but just barely

@CamTVHoroscope Жыл бұрын

Nice sir!

@CurrentlyRockhounding Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@sandygarcia6684 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, yeah! Looks like you have some nice rocks! I love rocks! Got a bunch myself!

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I do have quite the collection going.

@elizabethgant8291 2 жыл бұрын

We moved from Walla Walla to Fayetteville , Arkansas. There are crazy neat stones EVERYWHERE here! I am a new convert to the hunt. This has been a super helpful. I think i know what ive picked up... only to find 10 other things it may be. You rock! (Dad joke)

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I have heard good things about Arkansas! I'm glad you liked the video.

@JethroBoDean 2 жыл бұрын

I called it chert from the get go I have a question though isn't chert concoidal isn't that what the majority of arrow heads are made of it has to fracture that way maybe I'm wrong

@suzannesimpson1361 4 жыл бұрын

Good Video... you did good.... thnx for sharing. I've got a couple of books coming from Amazon... one is rock identifying... :)

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

@dennismacwilliams196 2 жыл бұрын

Good Job...

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@skyblueeyes9968 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos. I learn so much from them! I believe you and I are kindred spirits though you don't know me.☺️

@CurrentlyRockhounding 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you like the videos! I have lots and lots to watch here.

@toni-ann5151 3 жыл бұрын

That was great!! Rockhounding is pandemic born for me, so I am new to it! The Geologist clips are great on YT as well, but I'll start here.... 😵😵😵...😂 Thank you for keeping it simple!😎

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it and I like to think that the content I make is very consumable and easy to understand.

@toni-ann5151 3 жыл бұрын

@@CurrentlyRockhounding it was thank-you! I got overwhelmed when I started watching these YT videos. I had to revert back to some high school science to comprehend what everyone was talking about 🥴 I'll be checking out more here 🙂

@askshawn1533 3 жыл бұрын

You need your magnet on a string then bring your rock to it. It may be slightly magnetic

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

That is a good practice but not always needed if you have a strong enough magnet.

@timlee2014 3 жыл бұрын

Is there software that you can enter characteristics, eg specific gravity, hardness, etc as filters to narrow the search?

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of.

@emdee7744 3 жыл бұрын

I have to echo other comments. Your videos are very helpful and you instruct without making the viewer feel stupid for not knowing as much as others.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! At one point in time everyone knew nothing on the subject they now know a lot about.

@emdee7744 3 жыл бұрын

@@CurrentlyRockhounding Thanks! I really appreciate your attitude and wish I could go rock hounding with you. I quit 2 groups because people got obnoxious about sharing information, unwilling to help newbies, and mocking questions on trying to identify rocks.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 3 жыл бұрын

@@emdee7744 I'm sorry to hear that. I promise you that will not happen here at all.

@rawdawgpendants5490 4 жыл бұрын

When testing for magnetics handing a small powerful magnet on a string is best as it registers the smallest attraction. I have one piece that repels a magnet.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard that before. I guess my thought has always been that if a small magnet on a string will register small attractions then a super power magnet that's fixed will detect the same amount of attraction. I first saw that advice given in a book from the 70s, a time well before neodymium magnets were readily available. I guess this is something I should test.

@rawdawgpendants5490 4 жыл бұрын

@@CurrentlyRockhounding well for stronger attracting rocks it works but a weak attraction is sometimes not enough to hold the magnet to the rock or feel it with your hand, all of my star garnets are magnetic i have tourmaline crystals that are also magnetic. Its worth a few tests trust me.

@CurrentlyRockhounding 4 жыл бұрын

@@rawdawgpendants5490 You make a very good point. I will start messing around with it and testing things. Thanks you.